Computer Setup (F10) Utility6
This information provides details of the Computer Setup Utility.
● Change settings from the defaults or restore the settings to default values.
● View the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage,
communications, and input devices.
● Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives or USB flash media devices.
● Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this computer.
● Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during
startup.
● Establish an administrator password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and
the settings described in this section.
● Establish minimum requirements for valid passwords, including length and required types of
characters.
● Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or audio, or embedded NIC, so that they
cannot be used until they are unsecured.
● Enable or disable different types of boot sources.
● Configure features such as Secure Boot, power management, virtualization support, and language
and keyboard type used in Setup and POST.
● Replicate the system setup by saving system configuration information about a USB device and
restoring it on one or more computers.
● Enable or disable DriveLock security or securely erase a hard drive.
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
You can access Computer Setup only by turning the computer on or restarting the system.
To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
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